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Karen Johnson Obituary
Karen was a registered nurse having worked many years for Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center, and also worked at Webster at Rye and most recently, Cornerstone VNA.
Karen provided care and love to people in their toughest days her entire life. She was a leader and never followed. She treasured her family, most of all her grandchildren. Karen was our rock. She will be extremely missed and never forgotten.
Members of her family include two children, Jane Lobel and her husband, Sam of Milton and Joseph Nagle and his girlfriend, Jennifer Bourre of Somersworth; five grandchildren, Bradyn and Cody Nagle and Camden, Emilee and Lillian Lobel; brother, Paul (Christina) George of Rochester; sister, Kathryn (Greg) Cilley of Rochester; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Karen was predeceased by her parents, Carl Johnson, Nancy Johnson George and Bert George and her brother, Bert George, Jr.
SERVICES: A time of visiting will be Friday, December 14, 2018, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral at 1:30 p.m., at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. Rev. Wayne Nelson of the Church of God in Rochester will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.
If desired, memorials in her name may be made to the Church of God, 2 Howe St., Rochester, NH 03867. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Karen Johnson
Joan Bastek
December 27, 2018
Karen, I just found out today that you had passed. I kept waiting for you to come home. I will always remember you as a good neighbor and friend. The hours we spent passing the time on your porch meant the world to me. Max and Grady will be moving now, how I love those cats. My deepest sympathies to all you leave behind...you had so many plans. RIP my friend.
Michael Smith
December 25, 2018
Jane, Joe, Paul, Kathryn, and family
Please except my condolence for Karen's passing, I am a friend of her brother and father may your family be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Hanscom
December 22, 2018
So, I just found out today of Karen's passing. To her family, I am sorry for your loss. I worked with her at Webster@Rye and I gotta tell you, she was one heck of a nurse and one fierce friend. She cared not only for her residents ,but, also for her staff. She was a good listener, good nurse and above all, she had compassion. She made time for everyone no matter who they were. We at Webster feel your loss as it is our loss also.
Karen, You earned your wings so now it's time to fly to the heavens. They need a 'special Angel and you have earned it!
Goodbye my friend, we will meet again for sure.
Patti Roger
December 22, 2018
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Karen , I have been so caught in my own little world with health issues with one of my Grandson's. My deepest sympathy to her family. A life cut too short, who I know wanted to be here for family as family was everything to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patti Roger
Laurie Jerome-Kent
December 19, 2018
I am still in disbelief that my dearest childhood friend has died. Karen and I stayed true friends in high school and through adulthood. We laughed, loved and cried together. I will always remember her for being fiercely loyal, faithful and caring.
I have always admired and respected Karen for persevering through difficult times. She was headstrong and when she set her mind to something she was determined to see it through. As a kid, she could talk me into doing anything and I'd laugh all the way there. It's with sadness and a feeling of great loss knowing I will never see her face again in a crowd. Like the song says "Girls just want to have fun!" My deepest sympathy to Joey, Jane, Paul and their families
Joseph Nagle
December 18, 2018
Mom.
You need to stay true and push to be great,
You told me to be strong and to choose love over hate,
And still I chose to challenge these traits.
So, I tested, and I doubted,
I lied, and I faked,
I even went as far as challenging your faith.
I cried, and I screamed,
And pointed and blamed
And through it all you stayed the same.
So, I stole, and I pushed,
And all your words I would shush.
And through it all you never wavered.
Youre better then that! Youd say
And Id yell you just dont get it!
You would just smile and say
I love you, and Ill see you later.
Through it all you chose love and continued to stay true,
And now I can see, and I owe that to you.
So, I ask you God for this one Favor,
Tell my Mom I love her, and she was my savior.
Love,
Your son.
Patricia (Puglise) Hewitt
December 15, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Karens family. We were classmates at Spaulding & graduated the same year. I remember Karen as being a kind & sweet person.
May your treasured memories be a comfort. God Bless
Cliff H
December 14, 2018
Jane, Joe, Paul, Kathryn, and family. So sorry for your loss and for being unable to make services today. Karen had nothing easy, yet still gave everything she had with a heart of gold. It feels like yesterday when she called to ask us to talk finance before you went to college Jane... and even more so so how unbelievably proud she was of what you accomplished. My thoughts with you all in this difficult time.
December 13, 2018
Jane and family,
I am so sad to hear about Karen. My heart is breaking for you all. I wish there were words to ease your pain. May you find comfort in your happy memories and Karen's love for you. I worked with her years ago at CVNA, she was my preceptor and I thought so much of her.
Jane, I am so sorry I can not attend your mom's services.
You are all in my thoughts.
I will always remember Karen.
Big hugs to you all!
Jenai
Jimmy & Annette Horne
December 13, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May you find comfort in the memories you shared.
betsy beane guilmette
December 13, 2018
oh Jane, I am so saddened to hear of your mom's passing! She was always kind and very loving. She loved you and your brother so much! You made her proud. I know my life was sweetened by having known her. Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort, because of you, her life was full! Please know that I am and always will be here for you! I love you
Betty Keegan (Dullinger)
December 13, 2018
Joey and Jane and the rest of Karen's family,
I am so sad to hear of Karen's passing. I worked with her many years ago; and I know how much she enjoyed being your mom.Joey, you and my son Steve were friends when you were younger. Your mom was always so proud of you and Jane and she always took the opportunity to share your achievements every time I would see her. She was truly the rock of your family and I know that you will all miss her very much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Diane Hirtle
December 12, 2018
I love you .and miss you Karen say hi to your mom and dad and uncle frank love aunt Diane
December 11, 2018
I knew Karen from years ago when she was an LNA at Dover Rehab & Living Center. She wanted to further her education then. She was a lady with a big heart and a fun sense of humor. I can remember when she worked extra hours so she could buy extra special X-mas gifts for her 2 children. I recognized her eyes and beautiful smile in the Foster's photo immediately. She has gone to heaven way too soon.
michelle menard
December 11, 2018
Kathy and family, Don and I are wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Valerie Price (Varney)
December 11, 2018
My condolences to Karen's Family. I graduated from high school with her. Sorry for your loss.
Pat and Jim Cassell
December 10, 2018
Joey, Jane and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was way too young. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Hirtle
December 10, 2018
Karen, I wish we lived closer to each other because we hardly got to see each other but when we were closer and did get to hang out, I got to see your strength and humor and willingness to care about others. You were taken too soon.
keith hirtle
December 10, 2018
You made me an Uncle for the first time and I was so proud, thank you for that. You will be missed along with your mom and Grandmother. December is a month I will not look forward to anymore
Sandra Joyner
December 10, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my good friends Mom, Karen. I had the pleasure to meet Ms. Karen on a couple of occasions and found that she was one of the nicest people you ever want to meet. My sympathy's go out to the family and know that my prayers are with you. May God Bless and hold You in His heart!
Debbra Matteau
December 10, 2018
Karen you have been my best friend for 38 yrs. You have been there for me when we need you. I will miss you so much. God bless
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